Is anxiety something you are born with?
Akatsuya
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Feb 22, 2016
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No. Anxiety can be developed due to traumatic events, or you could have inherited a trait from your parents that makes you prone to anxiety.
Anonymous
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Apr 30, 2018
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Not necessarily, as you can absolutely develop it at any point in your life.
Anxious behaviors can also be inherited.
JumpyGoiaba
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Jul 31, 2018
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It depends on a variety of factors. Most people who experience anxiety are already born with a tendency for it, but it's not just genetics that influence it. The overall environment, social context and life experiences can fuel anxiety just as much as genetics. I think it has to do with a bit of everything.
theezx
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Jul 13, 2015
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There are different types of anxiety(in the moment and at specific events) and I don´t think you are born with it. There may be some evidence about it but Anxiety mostly develops through your puberty and is mostly inhereted and environmental, or after traumatic or just events that may help it develop.
SpiceWithATouchOfNice
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Jan 25, 2016
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Anxiety can be something you are born with. People can be born with panic attacks or just being naturally shy. Its human nature.
SilentSerenityy
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Mar 23, 2016
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You're born with the flight or fight response which could be considered a natural anxiety, but the anxiety you're referring to is something you develop from stressful experiences throughout your life. A baby/toddler/child could develop anxiety about something after a bad experience.
Anonymous
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Mar 24, 2016
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I think I've had it as long as I can remember, but that's not the case with everyone. Sometimes it can develop after a traumatic event in one's life.
goodlistener8
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Mar 30, 2016
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No, I don't think so. I don't believe I was born with anxiety, I didn't even had anxiety up until few years back. I don't think anyone is born with mental illness.
AthenaHope122
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Apr 1, 2016
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No. Anxiety builds up over time if not dealt with in a healthy way. Anxiety is normal, but too much isn't
Sara1506
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Apr 1, 2016
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It's usually developed. You might think you were born with it but it may have been developed at a young age.
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